Those are both established as fact, I believe. Also, it is clear that the top official (Holder) perjured himself in his testimony to Congress and his office submitted a deceptive written account of the operation for which they now wish a "do-over," since they've been caught disseminating untruths and all.
The Mexican government should be wondering if the Obama administration is not running a proxy war to topple the lawful government of Mexico.
Well, I'm afraid this administration views the cartel as a more useful ally.
Probably generous campaign contributors as well.